Kham Sian Sang, Refugee Case Manager Born in Burma and a graduate of Medaille College, Kham Sian Sang works in New American Integration helping the Institute’s clients adjust to their new lives in Western New York. What has brought you to the Institute and how has it prepared you for your position? : I went to Medaille College and studied Criminal…
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Meet the Social Workers of the Institute's Survivor Support Department Over the last few months, we have highlighted and shared with you every Thursday afternoon a different Institute staff member in celebration of our rich 100 year history in Western New York. According to a social directory in 1921, the Institute had only eight employees; today, we have over 40.…
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Robert Thoren-Harmon, Interpreter Scheduler A fluent Spanish speaker, Mr. Thoren-Harmon is the Interpreter Scheduler responsible for coordinating language access across a wide array of fields in Buffalo and the surrounding areas. Where and what did you study? I started out with an Associate's at ECC city campus and then moved on to the University of Buffalo where I studied the…
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Emily Brady-Santos, Director of Interpreting & Translation A linguaphile with an MBA in social entrepreneurship and MA in education, Ms. Brady-Santos directs the Institute's Interpreting and Translation Department, managing and advocating for the faithful provision of language services in Buffalo and the surrounding areas. What do you feel your role is as the Director of Interpreting and Translation at the…
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Samantha Kittinger, Education & International Visitors Coordinator A Buffalo State graduate and coffee enthusiast, Ms. Kittinger is the Education & International Visitors Coordinator supporting her department in increasing global awareness and engagement of all Western New York residents. What are your academic credentials? What experiences have you brought to the Institute? : I graduated from Buffalo State with a Bachelor's…
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Cathy Roland & Laura Carey, Receptionists Visitors' first point of contact at the Institute, Ms. Roland and Ms. Carey, our receptionists, support our goal to be both a place of welcome and a haven for the multicultural community. Name, title and how long you have been at the Institute? : Cathy Roland, receptionist, born and raised here in Buffalo, NY. …
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Denise Phillips Beehag, Director of New American Integration A 19 year veteran of the Institute, Ms. Phillips Beehag leads New American Integration's efforts in assisting clients to achieve self-sufficiency and active participation in our Western New York community. Name, title, how long you have been at the Institute? : Denise Phillips Beehag, Director of New American Integration and I have…
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Akrivi "Vivian" Klentos, Assistant of Development & Communications A first generation Greek American and SUNY Oswego '16 graduate, Ms. Klentos supports the Development & Communications office's overarching fundraising, outreach and media initiatives. Name, title and how long you have been at the Institute? : Well, my actual name is Akrivi, but I go by Vivian. For Greek people in the U.S.,…
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Chiara Moslow, Integration Services Case Manager A Fordham ’17 graduate returning to her Buffalo roots, Chiara works in New American Integration helping the Institute’s clients adjust to their new lives in Western New York. What are your academic credentials/career path you’ve taken to get to the Institute? How have they prepared you for your position? : I graduated last May…
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Jessica Ulmer, Reception & Placement Program Assistant Ms. Ulmer puts her organization skills to use as the Program Assistant for New American Integration. Reading case notes with a hot cup of coffee warms her heart, while here "soles" stay busy outside of the Institute as a runner, Mom, and soup chef. How long have you been at the Institute? : …
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